Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist Dr. James B. Polley Wins General Anesthesia Certification

    LAS VEGAS, NV, March 09, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The office of Dr. James B. Polley has achieved certification by the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners to perform general anesthesia. This allows the office to offer general anesthesia during procedures where patients may benefit, such as dental implants, sinus lifts, and bone grafting.

General anesthesia is very safe when performed properly on appropriate candidates, but if performed without adequate safeguards, there are serious risks. In general anesthesia, a patient is unable to breathe on their own and without artificial respiration, a patient may experience oxygen shortage, potentially resulting in brain damage and even death.

In order to meet the state standards for general anesthesia safety, Dr. Polley's office added an AED (automated external defibrillator) and other equipment necessary for maintaining a patient under the effects of general anesthesia.

The staff was also tested in many aspects of caring for patients during general anesthesia, including their knowledge of how to deal with the 16 most common and most serious complications related to anesthesia. In addition to the normal staff, when general anesthesia is being used, Dr. Polley will be accompanied by a dental anesthesiologist, whose sole job is to put the patient into an anesthetized state and monitor their condition.

"Patient safety and quality care have always been two of our most important commitments," said Dr. Polley. "This certification shows again that we honor our commitments to our patients. We want to make sure we can offer all patients the best possible care, and for some patients in some procedures, that means general anesthesia."

Patients who are interested in learning more about the benefits of general anesthesia can call the office of Dr. James B. Polley at (702) 873-0324 or visit www.drpolley.com.

About Dr. James B. Polley
Dr. James B. Polley offers advanced general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Passion, enthusiasm, and creativity set Dr. Polley apart from other dentists in the area. He has received extensive training in dentistry from a number of world-renowned training centers such as the Kois Center for Advanced Dental Learning, and his expertise means he has now been tapped as a teacher, not just a student. Dr. Polly has been practicing dentistry in Las Vegas since 1986. From basic checkups to dental implants, Dr. Polley offers a full range of services to his patients, combining advanced technology with personalized care.

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